Blog Posts in "Hampton Roads Duty Station"

Virginia Beach Joggin’ for Frogmen 5K October 21, 2017 The Navy SEAL Foundation’s Virginia Beach Joggin' for Frogmen 5k will take place on Saturday, October 21st, at the Military Aviation Museum, 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457. Inspired by US Navy SEALs (Frogmen), the Navy SEAL Foundation's Joggin' for Frogmen Race Series brings communities and families together to jog in honor of the Naval Special Warfare community and their families. Race categories include Adult Civilians, Adult Active Duty Military, and a Tadpole Trot (children 6 & Under). Registration prices vary by cate... read more

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving shoppers the chance to get extreme this spring with a Rockstar Husqvarna FC 350 motorcycle! Authorized shoppers 18 and older may enter the Rockstar Husqvarna Sweepstakes March 1 through 30 at www.shopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes . No purchase necessary to enter or win. DALLAS – The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving shoppers the chance to get extreme this spring with a brand-new motocross machine. From March 1 to 30 , shoppers can enter the Rockstar Motorcycle Sweepstakes for an opportunity to win a Rockstar Husqvarna FC 350 motorcycle, v... read more

Military Child Weekend April 8-9 In a salute to military families, the Virginia Living Museum offers half price admission for the children of those who give their all. Children (ages 3-12) will receive half price admission ($7.50) with a paying adult showing valid military ID the weekend of April 8-9, 2017. Military families purchasing a membership at the Museum will receive a 20% discount (double the usual 10% discount). These discounts are in recognition of Military Child Month. Year-round the Museum offers both admission and membership discounts to military families. ABOUT The Virginia Liv... read more

Little Heroes at Home Please join us for the 2017 Little Heroes At Home Celebration! A super-hero inspired Celebration of the Military Child. Sunday, April 2 from 1-5PM at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. As April is the official “month of the military child”, the Little Heroes at Home celebration will honor our local military children who serve along with their families. This event honors their service, sacrifices, and strength of character. This fun for all agesevent will include family activities, entertainment, face painting, games, giveaways and more! Kids can come dressed as their f... read more

Minorities in the Civil War Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend Weekend commemorates 155 years since Battle of the Ironclads On Saturday and Sunday, March 4-5, 2017 , The Mariners’ Museum and Park will commemorate the Civil War Battle that changed modern naval history forever. The Battle of Hampton Roads, when the Union ironclad USS Monitor fought the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia to a draw, proved the supremacy of iron to wood. One hundred and fifty-five years later, the Museum remembers the Battle with a weekend full of family-friendly activities, living history encampments, special events,... read more